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Petroleum safety reforms take effect
On 1 January 2012 a number of changes, including the introduction of new levies, were introduced to the State's petroleum and geothermal industry.....Read full article

Petroleum safety reforms take effect
Significant changes to petroleum and geothermal energy safety in Western Australia have been introduced.

An example of a well laid-out diamond core drilling operation. Resources Safety is seeking public comment on the draft code of practice for exploration drilling. Pic courtesy of DDH1 Drilling Pty Ltd.

Public comment sought on drilling code of practice draft
Resources Safety has developed a draft code of practice for drilling exploration.

Comment sought for MIAC review
A review of MIAC is now open for comment from industry.

Boost for indigenous youth
DMP staff welcomed more than 20 indigenous students to Mineral House for a careers day.

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Shale, Tight and Coal Seam Gas

WA's regulation of alternative gas activities, including hydraulic fracturing, ensures the safe and sustainable development of shale, tight and coal seam gas for the State.

Uranium in Western Australia

Uranium mining in Western Australia will bring economic and sustainable benefits to the State. It will also become the State's most regulated mineral sector.

Safety Reform

The WA Government is committed to overhauling health and safety in the resources industry to protect those working in mining and petroleum.

Petroleum Reforms

The Federal Government has committed to a suite of reforms to offshore petroleum regulation starting next year. These reforms will change WA’s regulatory role.


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DMP 2010-11 Annual Report

The annual report provides an overview of the Department of Mines and Petroleum operations and compliance with legislative and Government policy requirements.

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Exploration Incentive Scheme

The Exploration Incentive Scheme (EIS) is a State Government initiative that aims to encourage exploration in Western Australia for the long-term sustainability of the State's resources sector.

Tenement Application Advertising Pilot Project

The Mining Industry Liaison Committee (MILC) has initiated a pilot project to publish Tenement Application Advertising on the Departments website as part of the processing an application. The pilot will run in parallel with the existing 'mandatory' newspaper based advertising process. The pilot commenced on the 14th February 2011 and will run for an initial period of 3 months.

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